A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Kozhikode’s Palazhi area, where a seven-year-old boy tragically lost his life after falling from an apartment building. The victim, identified as Ivan Hibal, fell from the seventh floor of Landmark Abacus, a residential complex. The unfortunate accident took place on Tuesday night, leaving the community in shock.
According to initial reports, the incident appears to have been accidental. The child was sitting on the balcony with his mother at the time of the fall. It is suspected that the accident occurred when the mother momentarily stepped inside the apartment, possibly carrying a younger child. This brief moment of distraction might have led to the tragic mishap.
The boy was immediately rushed to a hospital, but he could not be saved. His body has since been shifted to the Kozhikode Medical College morgue for further procedures. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances leading to the fall to determine if any safety measures were overlooked.
This incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of balconies in high-rise apartments, especially in households with young children. Residents and safety experts emphasize the importance of installing protective barriers and maintaining constant vigilance to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.
